This course is designed for the considering a career in management and staff development in Human services Agencies, with special application to client aftercare programs. Theory and technique are combined in this skills class to assist case managers and program directors with assessment and evaluation, individual recovery program directors, educational process and materials, and utilization of resources and referral procedures. The course focuses on issues of self-esteem, concept formation, problem-solving and decision making for client and/or staff development.

2. Written Mid-term and Final Exam (The Final is a comprehensive/group exam).

4. Written assignments displaying methods of critique critical thinking that

focus on Self-Esteem Strategies.

5. Individual and group presentations to the class.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Students will be able to apply the functional approach to the development of self-esteem in the recovery, intervention, and treatment of individuals in recovery.

2. Student will be able apply the strategies of developing and maintaining self-esteem with the client while in an incarcerated, and/or non-custody setting.

3. The students will be able to facilitate and participate in a group in the application of interventions and recognition of dysfunctional behavior of individual group members.

4. The student will be able to compare and contrast the toxic and supportive individual in inter-personal and intra-personal relationships in the Human Services field.

Class Expectations and Procedures:

1. Attendance:

Attendance for all scheduled classes is paramount. After a student accumulates more than two absences you may be dropped from the class. You must attend class regularly. Please be on time! If you have personal business to conduct, be courteous enough to attend to it before or after class.

2. Academic Honesty Policy:

It is expected that you do your own work, both during assignments and at the time of testing. Plagiarism is not allowed under any circumstances. Make sure that you understand all assignments and develop your own ideas using your own words.

3. Student Services

Students with verified disabilities requiring accommodation should make specific known to the instructor in a timely manner, preferably at the beginning of the semester or at least one prior to the identified need.

4. Emergency Procedures:

In the event of a emergency and classroom or building evacuation is required, please take personal belongings with you to a clear and safe area.

5. Food and Beverages:

Refreshments are not permitted in the classroom. (water is permitted)

6. Beepers and Cell Phones:

Please turn off all devices while class is in session. The use of cell phones during class will result in exclusion from this course.